YOASOBI’s “Idol” continues its domination over the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released May 31. The Oshi no Ko opener adds another week at No. 1 to bring the total to seven, becoming the duo ...

Decoder Ring’s Evan Chung told the story this week of the Japanese musical duo Pink Lady and their ill-fated American TV variety show in 1980. Pink Lady’s meteoric rise in Japan was exceptional—but it ...

A pro wrestling event combined with an idol live performance might sound like an unusual pairing at first, but did you know this unique blend has ...

Kate Siyu has the knack for breaking down the elements of a good story. They recently graduated with a BA in Writing/Literature and Women's and Gender Studies from the State University of Potsdam, N.Y ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: The film begins with glow sticks waving in the air as we’re told, “This isn’t a fad. It’s a religion.” A parade of young female pop singers prance about on stage, like ...

Idol anime typically feature young, optimistic women who dream of making it big as a pop star. Sometimes these women are high ...